Sacramento Kings games ranked among most affordable in NBA. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Here’s some good news for Sacramento Kings fans.
The team offers one of the most affordable in-game experiences in the NBA, according to a new study by Bookies.com.
The betting website calculated the cost of attending professional basketball games at each arena in the United States for the 2024-25 season, based on tickets, parking and other expenses.
On average, a family of four can expect to spend $320.31 overall at an NBA arena, the Bookies.com study found. That’s an increase of 3.6% from 2023.
ESPN recently ranked Golden 1 Center the No. 1 arena in the NBA, based on accessibility, location, food and other factors.
It outperformed the New York Knicks’ Madison Square Garden, the Golden Warriors Warriors’ Chase Center in San Francisco and the Boston Celtics’ TD Garden.
Here’s how much families expect to spend while cheering on the Kings:
How much does it cost to attend a Sacramento Kings game?
According to Bookies.com, a family of four can expect to pay a total of $189.71 on Kings tickets.
After paying for parking, plus four hot dogs, two beers and two sodas, the total cost increases to $278.71.
That’s $41 less than the league average for overall game expenses.
However, you might have to shell out more to enjoy the newest concession stand additions at the Golden 1 Center, which include a purple ube sugar-dusted churro, a beef dip sandwich and a Thai chicken curry bowl. Those menu options can run you between $8 and $18.
How much are Kings tickets?
It costs $213.25 on average for a family of four to purchase tickets to an NBA game, according to Bookies.com.
The Kings play 41 home games at Golden 1 Center, and 41 road games.
Ticket prices vary depending who the Kings are playing.
For instance, when the Los Angeles Clippers play the Kings in Sacramento on Thursday, Nov. 8, you can expect to pay $45 to $276 per ticket on Ticketmaster.
Prices steadily increase when the Los Angeles Lakers visit for two games in a three-day stretch in December.
Tickets cost $102 to $557 apiece on Dec. 19 and slightly increase to $122 to $702 on Dec. 21.
When the Golden State Warriors visit Sacramento on Jan. 22, individual ticket prices range from $111 to $607.
How do King prices compare to other California teams?
When it comes to pricing between the NBA’s four California teams, the Kings have the least expensive experience, the Bookies.com study found.
A group of four people could see the Los Angeles Clippers play in their new billion-dollar Intuit Dome arena in Inglewood for an estimated $340.33. That’s about $85 per ticket. After food, beverages and parking, the total comes to $483.09.
The same group could head to San Francisco to watch Stephen Curry and the rest of the Golden State Warrior play for an estimated $621. The average ticket price for game entry is $112.
Taking a quartet down to Crypto.com Arena to see the Los Angeles Lakers could cost up to $728.36 in total, Bookies.com said, making it the overall most expensive experience in the NBA. The average Lakers ticket cost $141.90.
The cheapest NBA game experience can be found at a Memphis Grizzlies game, according to the study.
Grizzlies tickets cost $73 apiece, and the overall game day experience comes to $158.51 for four people.
What are 10 most expensive NBA teams for fans?
According to Bookies.com, these 10 NBA teams offer the most expensive experiences for fans:
- Los Angeles Lakers
- New York Knicks
- Golden State Warriors
- Boston Celtics
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Chicago Bulls
- Miami Heat
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
Which teams have most affordable game day experiences?
The least expensive games experiences in the NBA are:
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Houston Rockets
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Trail Blazers
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Charlotte Hornets
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Indiana Pacers
- Utah Jazz
- Milwaukee Bucks
